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Aradhana Mishra Mona Appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress President

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Lucknow: The Indian National Congress  announced a major organisational reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, appointing three-time Rampur Khas MLA Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’ as the new president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. She succeeds Ajay Rai, with the appointments taking immediate effect. Saharanpur MP Imran Masood has been appointed working president of the state unit, while Devinder Nishad and Alok Prasad have been named senior vice-presidents. Chaudhary Virendra Singh has been appointed the new Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Uttar Pradesh…

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Left Parties in Gonda Demand Removal of Chief Election Commissioner

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Left parties, including the CPI, CPI(M) and CPI(ML), staged a protest in Gonda on Wednesday over the functioning of the Election Commission of India and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protesters submitted a memorandum through the District Magistrate addressed to the President of India, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The memorandum referred to an investigation published by The Indian Express in September 2026, which reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally raised objections at least…

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Congress Holds Statewide Protests Against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress organised protest marches and demonstrations across the state on Wednesday against what it described as alleged irregularities in the electoral process, including manipulation of voter lists and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The protests were held on the directions of the All India Congress Committee and following a call by Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai. Congress workers demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and sought a comprehensive and independent review of decisions taken during his tenure as well as changes made…

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AAP Alleges Mismanagement in UP Cow Shelters, Seeks Judicial Probe

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party Uttar Pradesh chief spokesperson Vanshraj Dubey has criticised the state government over the alleged poor condition of cow shelters and reported deaths of cattle, particularly following incidents in Budaun district. Addressing the issue, Dubey alleged that the government’s claims of cow protection were being undermined by administrative negligence and inadequate arrangements at shelters. He cited incidents at cow shelters in Abhigaon and Byaur in the Bisauli and Salarpur areas of Budaun, where, according to his claims, cattle were exposed to prolonged waterlogging and muddy conditions following…

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Sweet Sellers to Determine ‘Use By’ Date, Must Ensure Quality Until Then

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has clarified its recently issued guidelines on the shelf life and labelling of sweets and confectionery products, stating that no fixed or uniform shelf life is being made mandatory for all sweets. Under the clarified guidelines, food business operators will determine the ‘use by’ period of their products based on their nature, ingredients, manufacturing process and storage conditions. The declared period must be clearly communicated to consumers so they know how long a product is considered safe for consumption and is expected…

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Jan Bhavan Security Personnel Stage Powerful Play on Bhagat Singh’s Life and Sacrifice

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Security personnel at Jan Bhavan presented a powerful and moving theatrical performance depicting the life, revolutionary journey and contribution to India’s freedom struggle of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The play was staged at the Gandhi Auditorium of Jan Bhavan under the inspiration of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. It traced Bhagat Singh’s journey from childhood to his emergence as a revolutionary and his struggle against British rule. The performance also highlighted the role of the Hindustan Republican Association in the freedom movement and…

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Youngistan chills out at Rohilkhand University Freshers Party

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A fresher party was organised at the Department of B.Ed. and M.Ed. of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University to welcome first-year B.Ed. students. The event was hosted by second-year B.Ed. students under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by department head Professor Santosh Arora and faculty members. Students Vibhati Agarwal, Divya, Anjali and Sumit conducted the programme. The cultural segment featured captivating dance performances by Mansi, Shivani and Asha Gangwar, while Manishi and Parineeti presented a duet…

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Legal Literacy Programme on POCSO and PoSH Acts Held in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A legal literacy programme was organised at the Bhagwan Dhanvantari Auditorium of SCPM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gonda, on Wednesday to raise awareness about laws concerning the protection of children and the safety of women at workplaces. The programme was organised in accordance with the directions of the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Lucknow, and the orders of the District Judge, Gonda. The main focus was on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition…

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Decommissioned Army Equipment to Go on Public Display at Five Tourism Department Sites in UP

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Defence materials, weapons and equipment retired from the Indian Army are set to be displayed for the public at five key sites developed by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Department. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said that placing the equipment at prominent locations will inspire people with the pride, valour and courage of the armed forces. Proposal sent to the Defence Ministry The minister said on Monday that he had written to the Union Ministry of Defence on July 4, 2026, proposing that decommissioned equipment be placed…

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God Bharai and Annaprashan Programmes Held at Anganwadi Centres Across Bareilly

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: God Bharai and Annaprashan ceremonies were organised at several Anganwadi centres across Bareilly district under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, being conducted from September 17 to October 17, 2026. The campaign aims to highlight public welfare initiatives associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service and connect citizens with the collective national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Friday’s activities were organised under the theme “Aangan Milan Seva.” As part of the programmes, traditional God Bharai ceremonies were conducted for pregnant women, while Annaprashan ceremonies were performed for infants.…

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